Page To Stage
Join co-hosts, Mary Dina and Brian Sedita, as they focus the spotlight back on the theatermaker to uncover their process.
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85 - Devin Buchanan, Dressing Room Designer
Devin takes us backstage and shares the process of designing Broadway dressing rooms for stars such as Lea Michelle, Billy Crystal, and more! Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat with Devin Buchanan!
84 - A Beautiful Noise: Brian Usifer, Arranger/Orchestrator
Brian breaks down the process and intentions behind arranging and orchestrating Neil Diamond's catalog for the stage. If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review! ABOUT BRIAN USIFER.
83 - A Beautiful Noise: AnnMarie Milazzo, Vocal Designer
You'll understand why AnnMarie Milazzo considers her craft a design category by the end of this episode! If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review! ABOUT ANNMARIE MILAZZO.
82 - A Beautiful Noise: Kevin Adams, Lighting Designer
Kevin Adams shares developments in the craft of lighting, assembling his lighting department, and why he enjoys designing pop rock musicals specifically as it relates to A Beautiful Noise! If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review!
81 - A Beautiful Noise: Kathy Fabian, Props Supervisor
Kathy Fabian shares the process of creating props, set dressing, and researching for A Beautiful Noise. If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review! ABOUT KATHY FABIAN.
80 - Kel Haney, Outbound Fundraising Expert
How do you take the "ick" out of the ask? Kel shares her process leading outbound fundraising efforts for non-profit theatres. Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat with Kel Haney! If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review!
79 - Adam Stocker, Costume Maker
Adam takes us into the costume shop and gives us a "first hand" account of working on costumes for some of Broadway's biggest shows! Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat with Adam Stocker!
78 - Germán Martínez, Sound Designer
Germán gives us great color to the many hats worn on team sound! Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat with Germán Martínez! If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review!
77 - We Are 3!
In this episode, we celebrate a podcast anniversary! We reflect on what year 3 looked like and what's to come for year 4. Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat! If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review!
76 - Adrienne Campbell-Holt, Director
Adrienne shares her process building a container for her collaborators work to live and breathe. Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat with Adrienne Campbell-Holt! If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review!
75 - David Loud, Music Director
David, who began his career onstage in Merrily We Roll Along, quickly became one of Broadway's most notable music directors working closely with Sondheim, Ahrens & Flaherty, and Kander & Ebb to name a few. Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat with David Loud!
74 - Van Dean, Record Label Founder
Van, former programmer, runs a Broadway record label in addition to producing Broadway shows. Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat with Van Dean! If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review!
73 - Michelle West, Actor & Fitness/Nutrition Coach
Currently swinging in Tina on Broadway, Michelle has kept up her Fitness/Nutrition Coaching business that she created during the pandemic. Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat with Michelle West!
72 - Anant Das, Entrepreneur
Find out how this financial analyst founded Broadway's first subscription box, Broadway Boxed Up! Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat with Anant Das! If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review!
71 - Carole Healey, Actor, Director, Teacher
Carole breaks down the basics of voice and speech study and how it can be applied to life onstage and off. Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat with Carole Healey! If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review!
70 - Matt DiCarlo, Director
After establishing a career in stage management, Matt discusses his shift to directing. Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat with Matt DiCarlo! If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review!
69 - Chicken & Biscuits: Cheryl Dennis, General Manager (Part 2)
In the second part of our conversation with Cheryl Dennis, we chat new front of house protocols, making sure aisles are clear during the performances, late entry and so much more! If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review!
68 - Chicken & Biscuits: Cheryl Dennis, General Manager (Part 1)
In the first part of our conversation with Cheryl Dennis, we chat working at Circle in the Square, how to prepare the theatre for a new production, and so much more! If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review!
67 - Chicken & Biscuits: Toni R. Isreal, BIPOC Marketing (Part 2)
In the second part of our conversation with Toni, welcoming theatregoers back to Broadway, reframing the narrative that Broadway is for you, and so much more! If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review!
66 - Chicken & Biscuits: Toni R. Isreal, BIPOC Marketing (Part 1)
In the first part of our conversation with Toni R. Isreal, BIPOC Marketing for Chicken & Biscuits, we chat Realemn Productions, finding an audience for the show, ways to dive into the world of the play through marketing and so much more!
65 - Chicken & Biscuits: Zhailon Levingston, Director (Part 2)
In the first part of our conversation with Zhailon Levingston, Director of Chicken & Biscuits, we chat staging in the round, staging on a budget, his hopes of having a "Joe Mantello situation", and so much more!
64 - Chicken & Biscuits: Zhailon Levingston, Director (Part 1)
In the first part of our conversation with Zhailon Levingston, Director of Chicken & Biscuits, we chat what it takes to direct a comedy, asking questions from new work, casting unicorns and so much more!
63 - Chicken & Biscuits: Lawrence E. Moten III, Scenic Designer (Part 2)
In the second part of our conversation with Lawrence E. Moten III, Scenic Designer of Chicken & Biscuits, we chat hiding pieces in the set, conscious hiring practices, and so much more! If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review!
62 - Chicken & Biscuits: Lawrence E. Moten III, Scenic Designer (Part 1)
In the first part of our conversation with Lawrence E. Moten III, Scenic Designer of Chicken & Biscuits, we chat first visions of the script, how he picked a color palate, the questions he asks in his process, and so much more!
61 - Chicken & Biscuits: Twi McCallum, Sound Designer (Part 2)
In the second part of our conversation with Twi McCallum, Sound Designer of Chicken & Biscuits, we chat how previews affected her design, what her responsibility is to the show after opening, and so much more!
60 - Chicken & Biscuits: Twi McCallum, Sound Designer (Part 1)
In the first part of our conversation with Twi McCollum, Sound Designer of Chicken & Biscuits, we chat about how she prepared for her Broadway debut, why she works with an agent, why the actors don't wear microphones, and so much more!
59 - Chicken & Biscuits: Opening Night Red Carpet
In this episode, you are attending the opening night of Chicken & Biscuits on Broadway with us! On October 10th, 2021, we had the pleasure speaking with members from the show's cast and creative team along with many notable guests including Norm Lewis, Andrew Barth Feldman, Rachel Chavkin, Krysta Rodriguez, Michael Urie, Michael Park, Britton Smith, and so many more!
58 - Chicken & Biscuits: Douglas Lyons, Playwright (Part 2)
In the second part of our conversation with Douglas Lyons, playwright of Chicken & Biscuits, we chat all about seeing a play through a playwrights perspective, who this play was written for, why this play is different from any Broadway play before it, and so much more!
57 - Chicken & Biscuits: Douglas Lyons, Playwright (Part 1)
In the first part of our conversation with Douglas Lyons, playwright of Chicken & Biscuits, we chat all about the process of bringing the show to Broadway, casting, getting your work seen as an artist, and so much more!
56 - SIX The Musical: Kristy Norter, Music Coordinator
In this episode in our SIX the Musical series, we are chatting with the music coordinator of SIX, Kristy Norter! We chat all about her process overseeing that the production follows all the union rules for their musicians, how she balances contracting SIX and playing Saxophone at Tina: The Tina Turner musical at the same time, and so much more!
55 - SIX The Musical: Bob Mason, Casting Director
In this episode in our SIX the Musical series, we are chatting with the casting director of Chicago Shakespeare and original US casting director of SIX, Bob Mason! We chat all about his process casting the original US queens who would eventually reign in the Broadway production of SIX as well as a few pre-Broadway pit stops!
54 - SIX The Musical: Carrie-Anne Ingrouille, Choreographer
In this episode in our SIX the Musical series, we are chatting with the choreographer of SIX, Carrie-Anne Ingrouille! We chat all about her process working on multiple productions of SIX around the globe, how changes are implemented, and we even hear her break down the choreography from a song in the show!
53 - SIX The Musical: Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, Co-Writers
In this episode in our SIX the Musical series, we are chatting with the co-writers of SIX, Toby and Lucy! We chat all about their process from idea to paper... and then from the paper to the stage... and beyond!
52 - SIX The Musical: Brittney Mack, "Anna of Cleves"
We get down with Broadway's Anna of Cleves, Brittney Mack to find out what her process has looked like to develop her character in the hit Broadway show. If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review!
51 - SIX The Musical: Kevin McCollum, Producer
In the first episode in our SIX the Musical series, we sat down with Tony Award-winning Producer Kevin McCollum to learn about his process of bringing six queens to North America and then ultimately to Broadway.
50 - Here's to Year 3!
As we look back on 50 episodes, we reminisce about all the guests from last year. We also make an exciting announcement about Year 3! Thank you for taking the time to listen to our babble! If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review!
49 - Ruthie Fierberg, Arts Journalist
After taking her career into her own hands, Arts Journalist Ruthie Fierberg shares how you can too. Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat with Ruthie Fierberg! If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review!
48 - Marc Jablonski, Arts and Culture Researcher
How are ticket prices determined for Broadway shows? Marc Jablonski shares his insights on ticket prices, digital marketing, streaming marketing, A/B testing, and more! Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat with Marc Jablonski!
47 - Daniel Kuney, General Manager
General Managers are the secret weapon to any musical or play and Daniel Kuney explains why its' imperative they be brought onto a project as early as possible. Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat with Daniel Kuney!
46 - Christine McKenna-Tirella, Casting Director
To get from the page to the stage, the show needs to go through casting. And Christine McKenna-Tirella, Casting Specialist at Backstage, is here to explain cast some light on the subject (you're welcome for the pun by the way!).
45 - Richard Patterson, International Licensing Director
From Broadway to your hometown stage, Richard Patterson shares how a musical joins the licensing catalogue with Music Theatre International (MTI). Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat with Richard Patterson!
44 - Micayla Brewster, Digital Marketer & Social Media Manager
Digital marketer of Broadway favorites including Hamilton, Hadestown, and Be More Chill, Micayla Brewster breaks down her process at Marathan Digital and beyond. Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat with Micayla Brewster!
43 - Justin Guarini, Actor & Artrepreneur
From American Idol to bedroom closet, Justin breaks down the artrepreneur lifestyle and how you can find your core confidence. Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat with Justin Guarini! If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review!
42 - Peter Flynn, Director & Educator
Collaborating with Stephen Schwartz to update "Working" for modern audiences, Peter breaks down their process and the challenges that make this virtual production so timely. Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat with Peter Flynn!
41 - Mo Brady, Theatre Advocate
Is Broadway really 'end game' when it comes to theatre? Mo shares his thoughts and breaks down the process of his work as a theatre advocate. Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat with our good friend Mo!
40 - Mercedes Murphy, Director/Writer
Can you handle the Circle of Pain? Mercedes Murphy breaks down her process of working on movement driven theatre and the questions she asks herself, her collaborators and the audience while directing. Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat with Mercedes!
39 - Dori Berinstein, Producer/Filmmaker/Creator of BPN!
Build a Prom? Check. Dori breaks down the process of bringing The Prom from Broadway to Netflix. Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat with Dori!
38 - Bret Shuford, Broadway Actor/Life Coach/Podcaster
Imposter syndrome is a common side effect of the theatre industry. Bret breaks down his process bridging the gap between craft and commerce and how to cope with that feeling of imposter syndrome. Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat with Bret!
37 - Barbara Pitts McAdams, Deviser/Educator
Devising plays has no one size fits all process, but Barb breaks down how she teaches and works on devised theatre. Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat with Barb! If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review!
36 - Johanna Pan, Costume/Scenic Designer/Podcaster
Feminized labor, dirty laundry, and being 8,000 miles from home are all part of Johanna's process as a textile and visual artist. Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat with Johanna! If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review!
35 - Jessica Paz, Sound Designer
Hadestown's Tony winning sound designer reveals her process designing Hadestown with co-designer Nevin Steinberg. Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat with Jessica! If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review!
34 - Stephanie Klemons, Broadway Performer/Associate Choreographer
Imagine casting yourself in Hamilton and also being the associate choreographer. Stephanie breaks down that process and so much more! Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat with Stephanie!
33 - Lori Wheat, Publicist & Personal Brand Manager and Kate Rockwell, Actor & Sommelier
Kate Rockwell was Lori's first client. They break down their process working together and how they both see the impact of social media theatre makers' careers. Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat with Lori and Kate!
32 - Cody Renard Richard, Production Stage Manager
Cody breaks down his process working as stage manager of Broadway favorite including Hamilton, The Lion King and Freestyle Love Supreme. Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat with Cody! If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review!
31 - Alie B. Gorrie, Actor/Advocate/Disability Inclusion Consultant
Cockeyed optimist, Alie B. is on a mission to make theatre more inclusive! Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat with Alie! If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review! As an actor, Alie B.
30 - Sean Daniels, Artistic Director/Playwright/Director
As a child Sean visited Arizona Theatre Company as an audience member. Today Sean is the artistic director of the organization while continuing to tell his own stories. Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat with Sean!
29 - Olivia Valli, Actor/Podcaster
Valli? As in Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons? Yup, Olivia shares her unique process playing her own grandmother in Jersey Boys off-Broadway as well as getting greenified on tour with Wicked. Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat with Olivia.
28 - Max Vernon, Composer/Lyricist/Playwright/Performer
Max shares their experience as a queer theatre maker and encourages listeners to stop making assumptions and keep asking questions. Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat with Max. We appreciate you spending your time with us!
27 - Happy Birthday To Us!
Games, a recap of our first year, and goals for the next 365 days of Page to Stage. Thank you for taking the time to listen to our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY EPISODE. We appreciate that you've decided to share your time with us!
26 - Margo Seibert, Actor/Singer-Songwriter
The queen of a cappella musicals, Margot shares her process working in an ensemble. Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. We appreciate that you shared your time with us. If you listened on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review.
25 - Tommy Nolan, Technical Theatre Educator/Internet Personality
Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. We appreciate your support! Tommy is a high school theatre teacher by day and musical theatre YouTuber by night (youtube.com/musicalmash).
24 - Marc J. Franklin, Photographer
Thank you for listening to this episode. We hope you enjoy it! Marc J. Franklin is a New York City-based photographer specializing in portrait, theatre, and lifestyle photography, currently working as Principal Photographer for Playbill Magazine.
23 - Eliza Ohman, Performer/Choreographer
Thank you for listening to this episode. We hope you enjoy it! A note about this week's episode: This is a recorded conversation from Broadway Podcast Network HQ at BroadwayCon 2020.
22 - Stevie Coleman, Account Executive (SpotCo)
Thank you for listening to this episode. We hope you enjoy it! A note about this week's episode: We sat down with Stevie before the CoronaVirus shut down Broadway and you'll notice that our conversation reflects that.
21 - Kevin Ray Johnson, Playwright/Actor/Blogger
Kevin Ray Johnson is a Singer, Playwright, Actor and Director. He was most recently a Standby in George Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess at The Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center which ran until February 15th, 2020. He is also the playwright of A (Funny) Imagination!
20 - Meghan Finn, Artistic Director/Director
Meghan Finn is the Artistic Director of The Tank. Her work has been seen at the Tank, the V&A, Serpentine Galleries, The Wexner Center, SCAD, The Logan Center for the Arts, Museo Jumex Mexico City, The Power Plant, Canadian Stage, Carnegie Mellon, Brooklyn College, MIT, the Great Plains Theater Conference and others.
19 - Tyler Mount, Producer/Social Media and Digital Strategist
Tyler Mount is a Tony-winning producer and one of the industry’s most noted social influencers. As the creator of The Tyler Mount Vlog, he has been seen by over three million people in 168 countries world-wide, and has served as an influencer for hundreds of Broadway productions and prestigious international brands.
18 - Douglas Lyons, Actor/Writer/Composer
Douglas Lyons is an actor, writer, director, composer and playwright. Broadway: Beautiful (Original Cast) and The Book of Mormon. Tours: Rent, Dreamgirls and The Book of Mormon 1st’ National. As a writer: Polkadots (Off Broadway Alliance Winner Best Family Show, Atlantic Theater Company).
17 - Jenna Clark Embrey, Resident Dramaturg/Literary Manager
Jenna Clark Embrey is a creative consultant who helps people tell more powerful stories across film, television, theater, events, and corporate branding. She is currently the Resident Dramaturg (formerly Literary Manager) at Signature Theatre, where she has served as dramaturg for over twenty productions.
16 - Ryan Lee Masline, Wardrobe Supervisor
Ryan Lee Masline is a wardrobe supervisor for Broadway and Television. He grew up in Upstate NY and attended Niagara University - BFA Costume Design and Technology. Broadway credits include, Head Over Heels, Waitress, Cats (Broadway Revival), Shuffle Along...All That Followed, Tuck Everlasting, An American In Paris, The King and I.
15 - Rob Rokicki, Composer/Lyricist
Rob Rokicki is composer/lyricist whose shows have been nominated for Drama Desk, Lortel, and Off-Broadway Alliance awards. He is a member of the Dramatists Guild, Actor's Equity, and an alum of the Tony Award-winning BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Writing workshop.
13 - Craig Miller, Hairdresser/Freelance Stylist
Craig Miller is a Hairdresser on Broadway! He's currently working at the new Broadway musical, Tina. Previously, he's worked at Mean Girls, Almost Famous (La Jolla Playhouse), The Muny, Head Over Heels, and The Phantom Of The Opera.
12 - Misha Osherovich, Actor/Filmmaker/Activist
Misha Osherovich is a Russian-American actor, filmmaker, and mental health/LGBTQ+ activist. You can catch Misha acting in AMC's new series NOS4A2. They can also be seen in theaters in Warner Bros' new filmTHE GOLDFINCH.
11 - Madison Sylvester, Casting Associate
Madison Sylvester is a Casting Associate at Telsey + Company, where she has worked for 4.5 years. Having dabbled in several departments in the office, she now focuses on commercial Broadway and nonprofit Off-Broadway plays (and a musical or two).
10 - Mel Hinkle, Actor/Talent Manager
We recently sat down with actor and talent manager, Mel Hinkle. She began her acting career as a child with Shirley Grant Management, working mostly on commercials and movies. She now manages talent in the theatrical & commercial divisions at the same management company she started in at 6 years old.
09 - Ian Weinberger, Associate Music Director/Conductor
In this episode, we sat down with Ian, a music director and conductor currently working on Broadway's Hamilton and Freestyle Love Supreme. We chat with Ian about his path to music directing, a few of his biggest supporters/mentors, and how he collaborates with composers and lyricists on new musicals.
08 - Marysa Robinson, Entertainment Law
In this week’s episode, we sat down with Marysa and talked about her major and how it gave her an unique college experience, why she loves casting so much, and how she got started with her current job in entertainment law!
07 - Tony Howell, Digital Strategist for Artists
As an artist, have you ever struggled with what to post on social media or when? Are you debating on if you should have a website and what you should include? Have you asked yourself: what’s my brand and how do I get it?
06 - Jennifer Tepper, Producer
We are very excited to share this conversation with you! With two shows currently running (one on Broadway, one Off-Broadway), I’m still shocked she had the time to sit down with us!
05 - Matt Wiercinski, Actor/Dancer
Check out our latest episode with Broadway actor and dancer, Matt Wiercinski! He was recently a member of the Broadway company of Aanastasia on Broadway and we loved getting to talk with him about his process of preparing for that show.
04 - Alejandro Hernandez, Actor
We loved getting to sit down with a fellow Montclair State University alum and chat about the differences of working in TV and theatre, what schools don’t teach you, and “being” vs “acting” in front of a camera! Thanks for joining the conversation with Alejandro Hernandez.
03 - Jeff Talbott, Writer/Actor
This week’s episode features writer/actor Jeff Talbott. We absolutely loved sitting down with Jeff and picking his brain on his writing routine, how being an actor has helped his role of a writer, and the importance of following the punctuation in his scripts.
02 - Leo Ash Evens, Actor/Coach
When we sat down to have a boozy brunch (sans the brunch lol) with Leo Ash Evens, we had no idea what journey we were on! We had a wonderful chat about the industry, his views on college training, and how he remains grounded.
01 - Kristi Hess, Production Stage Manager
We are so delighted to introduce you to our first guest! Meet Kristi Hess, currently Production Stage Manager on Something Clean Roundabout Theatre Company. On this first official episode, we breakdown Kristi’s journey to Stage Management and learn how she obtains/prepares for each of her gigs.
00 - Welcome!
Thanks for listening to Page To Stage: A Conversation with Theatre Makers! We'll see you in two weeks for our first official episode! A very special thank you to Stanley Wiercinski, Audio Consultant, for helping us with this episode. You're a lifesaver!
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